2018 BMW 5 Series vs. 2018 BMW 5 Series Diesel

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What is the main difference between 5 Series and 5 Series Diesel?

These two BMW 5 Series models are two types of the same model with one major difference, the powertrain. First of all, the 2018 BMW 5 Series has a more powerful engine than the 2018 BMW 5 Series Diesel, and it gets 5.4 fewer miles on a gallon of fuel. Also, the 2018 5 Series is priced $9,350 lower compared to the base MSRP of the 2018 5 Series Diesel. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, ground shadow size, height, maximum occupancy, and cargo volume.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, RWD
  • 3.0 L, Turbo, Diesel, Auto, AWD
MSRP
MSRP
$52,650
$62,000
Engine
Engine
2.0L Inline-4 Turbo
3.0L Inline-6 Turbo Diesel
Horsepower
Horsepower
248 hp
261 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
6.0 sec
5.1 sec
City MPG
City MPG
24 MPG
26 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
34 MPG
36 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
27 MPG
30 MPG
Width
Width
83.7 in
83.7 in
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
73.5 in
73.5 in
Length
Length
194.6 in
194.6 in
Height
Height
58.2 in
58.2 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
117.1 in
117.1 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
99.3 ft2
99.3 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
38.8 in
38.8 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
41.4 in
41.4 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
58.7 in
58.7 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
37.5 in
37.5 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
36.5 in
36.5 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
55.9 in
55.9 in

Costs

2018 BMW 5 Series

2018 BMW 5 Series Diesel

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,600 - $3,050
$2,650
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$389 (2018 BMW 5 Series 530i Sedan)
$419 (2018 BMW 5 Series 530i xDrive Sedan)
Lease Due
Lease Due
$3,000
$3,000
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$19,604 - $20,054
$20,734
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